Cyprus CPI Increases 1.2% In January As Sector Trends Diverge

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 27, 2026

Overview Of Cyprus CPI Performance

Cyprus’ Harmonised Consumer Price Index (HCPI) rose 1.2% in January 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. The figures indicate moderate price growth following higher inflation levels recorded in early 2025.

Yearly And Monthly Trends In Consumer Prices

On an annual basis, the largest price increases were recorded in Recreation, Sports and Culture (+5.8%), Restaurants and Accommodation Services (+4.8%), and Educational Services (+3.4%). Clothing and Footwear posted the steepest decline, falling 6.2% year over year. Every month, consumer prices decreased by 0.3% compared with December 2025. Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages rose 3.7% month over month, while Clothing and Footwear fell 12.1%.

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Sectoral And Economic Category Analysis

Examining economic categories on an annual basis reveals that Services led with a 4.3% increase, while Energy showed the most significant decline at -6.5%. Moreover, a month-over-month review indicated a 3.7% reduction in Non-Energy Industrial Products, underscoring the varied dynamics across different sectors.

Eurostat Insights And Comparative European Performance

Eurostat data shows Cyprus recorded one of the lowest annual inflation rates in the European Union in January 2026, at 1.2%, down from 2.9% a year earlier. Across the eurozone, annual inflation stood at 1.7%, while core inflation, excluding energy and food, reached 2.2%. Inflation across the wider EU slowed to 2%, compared with 2.3% in December.

International Variations And Sector Contributions

Among EU member states, France (0.4%), Denmark (0.6%), Finland (1%), and Italy (1%) reported the lowest inflation rates. Higher readings were recorded in Romania (8.5%), Slovakia (4.3%), and Estonia (3.8%). Compared with December 2025, inflation declined in 23 EU countries, remained unchanged in one, and increased in three. Within the eurozone, Services made the largest contribution to annual inflation, adding 1.45 percentage points, followed by Food, Alcohol, and Tobacco at 0.51 points. Energy made a negative contribution of -0.39 points.

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Cyprus Expected Working Life Reaches 39.5 Years, Above EU Average

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 20, 2026

People in Cyprus are expected to spend 39.5 years in the workforce, around two years longer than the European Union average of 37.5 years, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025.

The figure places Cyprus among the EU countries with the longest expected working lives.

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Cyprus Ranks Above EU Average

Only a handful of member states recorded higher figures than Cyprus. The Netherlands topped the ranking at 44 years, followed by Sweden at 43.4 years, Denmark at 42.6 years, and Estonia at 41.5 years.

At the other end of the ranking were Romania with 32.7 years, Italy with 33.0 years, Bulgaria with 34.6 years and Greece with 35.3 years.

Gender Gap Remains Wider Than EU Average

Men in Cyprus are expected to remain in work for 42.1 years, compared with 36.7 years for women. The gap of 5.4 years exceeds the EU average gender gap of 4.1 years.

Across the bloc, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were the only countries where women were expected to spend longer in employment than men. Finland recorded the smallest positive gender gap at 0.7 years.

Italy posted the widest gap at 8.9 years, followed by Romania at 6.9 years, Greece at 6.7 years and Malta at 6.3 years.

Working Lives Continue To Lengthen

Between 2016 and 2025, expected working life in Cyprus increased by 3.5 years, placing the country among the strongest performers in the EU over the period. Men’s expected working life rose by 3.3 years, while women’s increased by 3.6 years.

Across the EU, every member state recorded an increase. Malta posted the largest gain at 4.9 years, followed by Hungary and Ireland at 4.2 years each, and the Netherlands at 4.1 years.

Malta’s increase was driven largely by women, whose expected working life rose by 7.8 years, the biggest increase recorded across the bloc.

By comparison, Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria recorded gains of two years or less over the same period.

Women’s Working Lives Increase Faster Across Europe

Women’s expected working life increased faster than men’s in most EU countries. Denmark, Romania, Sweden and Greece were the main exceptions.

In Cyprus, gains for men and women were broadly similar, alongside Bulgaria, Belgium and Slovenia.

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